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Defence: Finance

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 April 2026UIN 127623

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much of the proposed in-year savings from his Department for 2025/26 were carried forward for inclusion within 2026/27 projected in-year savings.

Answered by Luke Pollard

As part of normal good financial management, the Ministry of Defence continues to allocate resources effectively to meet departmental and operational priorities.

The Department's final position for 2025-26 will be set out in the Annual Report and Accounts.

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